Abstract
In this paper, the use of low strength lightweight concrete in combination with glue-laminated timber (TLCC) is studied. Six series of push-out tests were conducted to assess the mechanical performance of the screw shear connection between these materials with a perpendicular and inclined (shear-compression) configuration with various screw diameters and lengths. The tests show that though low strength lightweight concrete is used, composite action can still be obtained. Given the equivalent Young’s modulus between the concrete and the timber, a proposal is made consisting in the use of the design approach for timber-to-timber connections in order to determine the load capacity of the tested connections, contrary of what is commonly used in the literature. The comparison with experimental tests confirm the proposed approach.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
